Carlos Hank Guerreiro and H5 Porthos Maestro Wh Z Taste Victory in $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3* 

Ocala, FL – The rain couldn’t stop the crowds from gathering to watch athletes give it their all Saturday evening for the inaugural international grand prix of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series, the $100,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix CSI3*. Thirty-two top athletes from nine nations took on the challenging course designed by FEI Level III course designer Colm Quinn (IRL). Among them, Carlos […]Read More

Jessica Howington and Serenade MF Forge Partnership with Special Victory at World Equestrian Center February Dressage CDI3*

February 17, 2024 – Ocala, FL – The feature class on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage was the Grand Prix Special CDI3*. In their first CDI together, Jessica Howington (USA) and Serenade MF led the lap of honor. The WEC February Dressage CDI3* concludes on Sunday, February 18, with Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and […]Read More

Exhibitor Notice: World Equestrian Center – Wilmington EHV – 1 Precautions

February 17, 2024 – Wilmington, OHIO – Following the report of a positive EHV-1 case at a local Ohio horse show facility, World Equestrian Center (WEC) extends its thoughts and prayers to the affected horses and their owners, trainers and caregivers. While no horses have tested positive for EHV – 1 at WEC – Wilmington, horses that have traveled to another competition venue in Ohio […]Read More

Rachel Schnurr and Crislin Van Den Bosrand Z Top the $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 Buckeye Nutrition Futures Prix was the highlight event of the afternoon as a field of aspiring horse-and-rider combinations vied for top honors over tracks built by Colm Quinn (IRL). Rachel Schnurr (CAN) claimed the victory aboard Lauren MacMillan’s Crislin Van Den Bosrand Z (Carambole x Ikarla Ban Den Bosrand) with a lightning-fast performance in the jump-off.  A total of 12 […]Read More

WEC – Ocala Welcomes First International Competition to New Dedicated Dressage Facilities

Enhancements continue to support growing dressage community at WEC – Ocala  February 17, 2024 – Ocala, FL – As the first CDI of the 2024 show season is underway, exciting developments are progressing at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) to enhance the experience for dressage competitors. With an increase in dressage shows for 2024, which are sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage, as well as creating […]Read More

Anna Marek and Fayvel Produce Grand Prix Win at World Equestrian Center February Dressage CDI3*

February 16, 2024 – Ocala, FL – Competition for the World Equestrian Center (WEC) February Dressage CDI3* sponsored by Hampton Green Farm and Discover Dressage continued on Friday, February 16, 2024, at WEC – Ocala with a grand prix win for Anna Marek (USA) as well as repeat victories for Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU) and Quinn Iverson (USA). Hosting Fédération Equestre International (FEI) and USEF/USDF-rated classes, WEC February Dressage CDI3* […]Read More

Samantha Schaefer and In The Know Dominate the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby 

Ocala, FL – Ninety impressive hunters convened at Hunter 1 for the seventh Hunter Derby Friday of the 2024 Winter Spectacular Show Series. Keith Bollotte crafted the tracks for three competitive derbies: the $20,000 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $15,000 UF Veterinary Hospital 3’ USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby, providing athletes with a platform […]Read More

Emilie Conter Secures Second Win of the Week in $15,000 1.45m Two Phase Special CSI3*

Ocala, FL – The $15,000 1.45m Two Phase Special was the highlight Jumping event of the afternoon as a field of international horse-and-rider combinations put forth their best efforts over a two-phase track built by Colm Quinn (IRL). Emilie Conter (BEL) clinched her second victory of the week, piloting Stephex Stables’ Cilanto XC Z (Chellsini Z x Quintus). Fresh off her Wednesday triumph in the […]Read More

8th Annual Furball Hosts Live Auction to Raise Funds for Animals in Marion County

By: VOCAL When the doors of the 8th Annual VOCAL Furball open at 6pm on Friday, February 23, 2024, at World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC), guests will enjoy an evening focused on helping animals in Marion County. The annual gala is the main fundraiser for VOCAL. The goal for 2024 is $150,000. This year’s theme, “Paws and Pearls,” reflects the four-legged animals served by the […]Read More

Ireland’s Tom Wachman Steals the Win in $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*

Ocala, FL – International competition resumed on Thursday night under the lights in the WEC Grand Arena as 41 of the world’s best athletes representing 11 different nations vied for the lion’s share of the prize money in the $35,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix Qualifier CSI3*. The youngest athlete in the field, Tom Wachman of Ireland, saved the best for last, and clinched the […]Read More